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Graphic Novels In The English Language Arts: Teacher Use Of Multiple Texts And Literacies In The Classroom, Emmy Talian , '15
Graphic Novels In The English Language Arts: Teacher Use Of Multiple Texts And Literacies In The Classroom, Emmy Talian , '15
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This thesis examines the how and why of use of graphic texts in the teaching practice of six secondary English teachers. Through a semi-structured interview study, I investigated how they discussed their use of graphic texts, focusing on how they taught the visual portions, why they chose the texts they did, as well as how these texts fit into their larger curriculum. I found that teachers' attention to visual and multimodal potential in graphic texts exists on a spectrum, ranging from a lack of focus to primary focus in the course. Their reasons behind using these texts included the importance …
Learning Shakespeare Shouldn't Hurt: An Engaging 4-Week Othello Curriculum For 9th Graders, Amelia Kucic , '16
Learning Shakespeare Shouldn't Hurt: An Engaging 4-Week Othello Curriculum For 9th Graders, Amelia Kucic , '16
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Shakespearean literature is an essential component of American literature and cultural consciousness, discusses material that is highly relevant to modern adolescents, and presents an ideal platform for creative learning across multiple intelligences. However, intimidated students are often reluctant to engage with this material. This Othello curriculum draws on progressive educational theory, strategies for teaching literacy to English Language Learners and Special Education students, and existing creative methods of teaching Shakespeare to circumvent this intimidation and engage 9th graders with Othello through the exploration of relevant themes, utilization of students' natural propensity for creative expression, and development of traditional English literacy …